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UGC NET entrance exam

UGC NET 2024

The National Testing Agency will hold the UGC NET exam on June 10, 2024, for 83 subjects all in one day. To apply for the exam, candidates must fill out the online application form between April 20 and May 10, 2024. Before applying, it's important to check the eligibility requirements for the UGC NET 2024 exam.

This includes details about the necessary educational qualifications, age limits, and any special considerations for reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwD. Make sure to review these eligibility criteria carefully before submitting your application for the UGC NET 2024.


About UGC-NET

The University Grant Commission (UGC), is a Statuary Body of Government of India, Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, constituted under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), vested with two responsibilities: that of providing funds and that of coordination, determination and maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education The UGC`s mandate includes:

  • » Promoting and coordinating university education.
  • » Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.
  • » Framing regulations on minimum standards of education.
  • » Monitoring developments in the field of collegiate and university education; disbursing grants to the universities and colleges.
  • » Serving as a vital link between the Union and state governments and institutions of higher learning.
  • » Advising the Central and State governments on the measures necessary for improvement of university education.

 

Highlights

Examination Name UGC NET/JRF Entrance Exam
Level of Exam National
Issuing Body National Testing Agency
Mode of Exam Computer Based
Total Exam Duration 180 Minutes
Email ID ugcnet@nta.ac.in
Official Website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/

UGC NET June 2024 Exam Date

UGC NET June 2024 Exam Date
UGC NET Notification 2024 20-Apr-2024
UGC NET Online Application 2024 20-Apr-2024 to 19-May-2024
UGC NET Admit Card 2024 To be released
UGC NET City Slip 2024 12-Aug-2024 for exams on Aug 21, 22 and 23
UGC NET June Exam Date 21-Aug-2024 to 4-Sept-2024

AGE LIMIT, QUALIFICATION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

The UGC NET eligibility requirements are outlined by the National Testing Agency (NTA). To be eligible for the exam, candidates must meet certain criteria. First, for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), applicants should be up to 30 years old, while there is no age limit for the Assistant Professor post. Second, candidates need to hold a Master’s degree in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks. It’s crucial to fulfill these criteria, as applications that don’t meet the eligibility standards will be disqualified .


 

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024


Educational Qualification:
  • » Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree in Humanities and Social Sciences (including languages), Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science, or other relevant fields.
  • » The minimum required marks are 55% from UGC-recognized universities or equivalent institutions.

Age Limit & Relaxations:
  • » For the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), candidates should not be more than 30 years old.
  • » There is no age limit for the post of Assistant Professor.

Nationality:
  • » Applicants must be Indian nationals.

Remember, meeting these criteria is essential for appearing in the UGC NET exam. If candidates don’t fulfill the eligibility, their applications will be disqualified


Category Educational Qualifications
General/EWS The candidates need a minimum of 55% marks (without rounding off) in their Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science, etc.
SC/ST/PWD/OBC-NCL/Transgender The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PWD/Transgender category need a minimum of 50% marks in their Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination.


Age Relaxation

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Candidates aiming for the JRF must be below 30 years of age as of December 1, 2024. A relaxation of 5 years is granted to candidates belonging to OBC/SC/ST/PWD categories and women candidates.


Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the post of Assistant Professor. Having a Ph.D. degree is now optional for Assistant Professor recruitment.


These criteria apply to the current cycle of the UGC NET examination.

S.No Category Relaxation (in years)
1 Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste (ST/SC) 5 years
2 Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC NCL) 5 years
3 Persons With Disability (PWD) 5 years (GEN), 5 years (OBC), 5 years (SC/ST)
4 Transgender 5 years
5 Women Applicants 5 years
6 Research experience limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of Post Graduate Degree By a maximum of 5 years
7 LLM Degree By 3 years
8 Armed Forces Services By a maximum of 5 years

UGC NET Exemptions For Assistant Professor

Let me simplify the exemptions in the UGC NET eligibility criteria for candidates applying for the Assistant Professor post:


Ph.D. Awardees:
If you hold a Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations, 2009, you are exempt from meeting the minimum eligibility criteria for UGC NET.


Pre-1989 JRF Clearances:
Candidates who cleared the UGC/CSIR JRF examination before 1989 do not need to appear for the UGC NET 2024 exam.

SET Qualifiers (Pre-2002):
If you cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) like MH SET, APSET, KSET, etc. before June 1, 2002, you are exempt from the UGC NET 2024 exam. You can apply for the Assistant Professor position in colleges/universities across India based on your SET score.


SET Qualifiers (Post-2002):
If you cleared the State Eligibility Test after June 1, 2002, you can apply for the Assistant Professor post only in colleges/universities within the state where you passed the SET exam.


UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 & Reservation

The UGC NET exam follows the Government of India’s reservation policy. This means that seats are reserved in central universities and institutes that are considered universities. The specific details of the seat reservations are provided below.


Category Reservation of seats (In %)
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7.5
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) 27
General-Economically Weaker Sections (General- EWS) 10
Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability 4

Fee Payable for UGC-NET

The table below shows the UGC NET Application fee for each category for the June 2024 cycle. To complete your registration, you need to pay the fee for your category online. Make sure you check the fee for your category and pay it online to get your registration accepted.


Candidates can refer to below table for different category fee details:

Category Fee
General/Unreserved Rs.1150/-
Gen-EWS*/ OBC-NCL** Rs.600/-
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Person with Disability (PwD) Rs.325/-

UGC NET Application Fee 2024 Important Points

You can only pay the UGC NET exam fee online. Use Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Paytm through the payment gateway on the National Testing Agency (NTA) website. Note that extra charges may apply for debit/credit card payments.

Pay the fee via SBI, HDFC, Syndicate, or ICICI Payment Gateway using your Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or Paytm. After payment, a Confirmation Page will be generated. If not, contact the bank or payment gateway for help or a refund.

If the payment fails, the amount will be refunded within a week, and you will need to pay again. Keep proof of payment. Payments by money order, demand draft, or IPO will be rejected. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid before the deadline. The fee varies by category (general, OBC, SC/ST/PwD).


How To Submit UGC NET Application Fee?


  • Choose Online Payment: After filling out your application form, you need to pay the application fee online. First, select the “Online Payment” option.
  • Payment Provider: Next, choose your payment provider (like a bank or payment gateway) and click “Proceed for Payment.”
  • Fill in Details: Enter the required details for your payment method (credit card, net banking, etc.) and click “Submit.”
  • Save Transaction ID: Once your payment is successful, save or print the transaction ID page for future reference.
  • Download Application Form: Finally, download and save a copy of the filled application form on your computer. Take a printout for your records.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

The UGC NET Exam consists of a total of 150 (MCQ's) multiple-choice questions that the candidate has to attempt within 3 hours. The nature of the questions will be objective type of the UGC NET exam Syllabus subject.

The Test will consist of two papers. Both the papers will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between papers.

Particulars

UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights

UGC NET Paper 2 Highlights

Exam mode

Online

Online

Exam duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

UGC NET June Cycle Date

21-Aug-2024 to 4-Sept-2024

Type of paper

Common for all candidates

Subject-specific questions (82 Subjects)

Total Questions

50

100

Type of questions

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Total marks

100

200

Marking scheme

+2 for correct answer

0 for incorrect answer

+2 for correct answer

0 for incorrect answer

Language of paper

English and Hindi

English and Hindi


UGC NET Medium of Question Paper

  • The medium of Question Paper shall be in English & Hindi only.
  • Option of medium of Question Paper should be carefully chosen by the Candidate, while filling the Application Form online. The option once exercised cannot be changed.
  • Candidates opting for Hindi medium in the Application Form will be given bilingual paper, but candidates opting for English medium will be given English version only.
  • Candidates are required to answer in the medium as per option exercised in the Application Form.
  • In case of any ambiguity in translation/construction of a question in the exam, its English version shall be treated as final and the decision of NTA shall be final in this regard.

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2024

(In the UGC NET exam, here’s how the marking works:
Correct Answers: You earn two marks for each question you answer correctly.
Incorrect or Unattempted Questions: There’s no penalty for wrong answers or questions you leave blank. So, take your best shot!

Marks Allotted Explanation
+2 For each correct answer
0 For incorrect answers and unattempted questions

UGC NET Admit Card 2024 OUT

  • Visit the Official Website: Go to the UGC NET official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  • Admit Card Link: Look for the “Download Admit Card” link and click on it.
  • Enter Details: Provide your application number, date of birth, and the security pin as requested on the login page.
  • Submit: Click the “Submit” button.
  • Download and Save: Your admit card (also known as the hall ticket) will appear on the screen. Download it and save it for your upcoming exam.

Details Mentioned in UGC NET Admit Card

Candidate Details Exam & Exam Centre Details
Name
Roll number
Application number
Category
Date of birth
Photo
Signature
Father's name
Gender
Whether a person with a disability (PwD)
Exam date
Exam shift and time
Exact address of the UGC NET exam centre allotted to the candidate
Reporting time at the centre
UGC NET subject applied for
Gate closing time of centre
Exam day instructions